NATIONAL GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY INSTITUTE (NGPI) "SPECIAL TOPICS" CONFERENCES |
Diversity in Groups: The Other in Me Co-Chairs: Reginald Nettles, PhD, CGP, Steven Van Wagoner, PhD, CGP, AGPA-F, Ayana Watkins-Northern, PhD, CGP, AGPA-F (Co-sponsored by NWSP’s Center for Race, Ethnicity and Culture) Date: November 8-9, 2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Friday, November 8th and 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 Location: Friends Meeting House of Washington, 2111 Decatur Pl NW, Washington, DC 20008, In-Person Only 11.75 CEs Program Description: Based on the pioneering concepts of Harry Stack Sullivan, this conference will focus on the presence and impact of difference and unconscious bias in therapy groups. We will introduce the concept of intersectionality and pay special attention to the process of “othering”, exploring ways to foster cohesion and interpersonal connection between members and between members and leaders by embracing differences and intervening when prejudice and microaggressions arise. Experiential learning is a hallmark of the weekend. In addition to participating in interactive plenaries, participants will be assigned to a small, here-and-now-centered process group that will meet 4 times over two days. The entire student membership also takes part in three facilitated large groups, which are uniquely powerful in highlighting the impact of identity and social forces (e.g., power, privilege and prejudice) on group dynamics. Overall, our aim is to build a skilled and aware community of group therapists and contribute to a broader dialogue of hope, healing, and growth. Learning Objectives:
Conference Fee Conference rate of $450.00 for both days.
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